Jay has recently told his therapist that he is planning to kill his stepmother. According to the Tarasoff decision, the therapist has the duty to warn the stepmother that Jay is a potential threat.

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The Tarasoff decision mandates that mental health professionals have a duty to protect individuals who are being threatened with bodily harm by a patient, which includes warning the potential victim.

Jay Has Recently Told His Therapist That He Is Planning